Boot Integrated Storage Pouch Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional boots lack integrated storage solutions for small personal items, requiring external bags or pockets that may be impractical or unsightly.
Innovation Solution
A boot design featuring an integrated storage pouch on the inner surface of the shaft, accessible from the outer surface, allowing for discreet storage of personal items without additional closure mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional boots are designed without integrated storage, then the boot maintains a simple, traditional appearance and structure, but the wearer cannot securely store small personal items within the boot
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the storage pouch with the boot shaft structure, integrating the storage function into the existing boot design. The pouch is positioned within the shaft and accessible from the outer surface, merging storage capability with the traditional boot structure without requiring a completely separate external bag system.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage pouch is nested within the boot shaft, utilizing the existing internal space of the boot. This allows the pouch to be contained within the boot's structural envelope, providing storage without adding external bulk or complexity to the overall boot appearance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If external bags or pockets are used for storage, then storage capacity is provided, but the appearance becomes cumbersome or unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The storage function is extracted from external bags or pockets and integrated into the boot shaft itself. The pouch is positioned within the shaft and accessed through an opening in the shaft, removing the need for separate external storage containers that would alter the boot's appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage pouch is integrated into a specific location within the boot shaft, utilizing the internal space of the boot. This localized integration provides storage capability without requiring changes to the overall external shape or appearance of the boot, maintaining the traditional aesthetic while adding functional versatility.
3Reliability
If additional closure mechanisms are added to secure items, then storage security is improved, but the device complexity and potential bulging increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch utilizes the natural contours and positioning within the boot shaft to secure items without requiring additional closure mechanisms. The pouch is designed to fit within the shaft's internal space, and the shaft's structure itself provides the securing function, eliminating the need for separate fasteners, zippers, or buckles.
Data Source
AI summary
A boot includes an integrated storage pouch for securely holding personal items. The boot has a vamp configured to cover a foot of a wearer, a shaft connectable to the vamp, the shaft extending above the foot, an interior lining, an outsole, a heel, and at least one pull strap. The integrated storage pouch is located on the inner surface of the shaft and is accessible from the outer surface through a slot. The pouch is securely attached to the shaft via stitching, which may form a sealed barrier to protect the items contained within. The pouch may be constructed from a durable, breathable material, such as neoprene, to provide comfort and flexibility while preventing bulging.